A Four-Year-Old Child Is Shown a Row of Seven Red

question 113

Multiple Choice

A four-year-old child is shown a row of seven red checkers. He is asked to place a black checker immediately above each red one. On doing so, the child agrees that there are as many red as black checkers. The experimenter then spreads out the black checkers so that the line they form is longer than that formed by the red checkers. The experimenter asks whether there are more red checkers or more black checkers in order to determine whether the child:

• A)has attained object permanence
• B)demonstrates conservation
• C)can perform formal operations
• D)has a theory of mind

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Definitions:

Cultural Racism

The belief that the cultural ways of one group are superior to those of another.

Norms

The unwritten rules or expectations that govern the behavior of members within a society or group, guiding what is considered acceptable or customary.

Institutional Racism

"The manipulation of social institutions to give preferences and advantages to Whites and at the same time restrict the choices, rights, mobility, and access of people of color."

Accountability

The obligation of an individual or organization to account for its activities, accept responsibility for them, and to disclose the results in a transparent manner.